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STAFF SPONSOR: RACHEL BIANCHI ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 11/16/20
AGENDA ITEM TITLE 2021 State Legislative Agenda
CATEGORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing Other
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SUMMARY Council is being asked to adopt the City’s Legislative agenda for the 2021 Session.
REVIEWED BY Trans&Infrastructure CommunitySvs/Safety Finance Com Planning/Economic Dev.
LTAC Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
DATE: 11/9 & 11/9 COMMITTEE CHAIR: KRULLER & SEAL
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COMMITTEE Forwarded to full council for passage
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MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
11/16/20
MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS
11/16/20 Informational Memorandum dated October 15, 2020
Proposed Resolution
Proposed 2021 Legislative Agenda
Minutes from the 11/9 Finance and CSS meetings
COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
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City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Community Services and Safety Committee
Finance Committee
FROM: Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: October 15, 2020
SUBJECT: 2021 Legislative Agenda
ISSUE
The City of Tukwila develops an annual legislative agenda for use in Olympia during the
legislative session.
BACKGROUND
The City’s Legislative Agenda provides direction to staff and consensus among the elected
officials as to what policy positions are taken on behalf of the City of Tukwila during the
legislative session.
RECOMMENDATION
The Community Services and Safety and Finance Committees are being asked to provide
comment and feedback, which will be incorporated into the agenda for discussion and Coucil
consideration at the November 16 2020 Regular meeting. The City’s lobbyist, David Foster, will
provide a legislative update at the November 16 meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution in draft form
Attachment A – Legislative Agenda
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City of Tukwila
Washington
Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR USE
DURING THE 2021 WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
WHEREAS, the City Council has agreed to pursue certain legislative issues for 2021; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes this agenda is not all encompassing, in that certain
additional items may arise during the legislative session that require support or opposition; and
WHEREAS, a legislative agenda outlines the priority issues that elected officials may discuss
when speaking to members of the Washington State Legislature; and
WHEREAS, the City Council agreed to these priorities at the City Council Meeting on
November 16, 2020;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The Tukwila City Council has identified priorities for the 2021 Washington State Legislative
Session that provide a framework for advocacy on behalf of the community. The City of Tukwila
2021 Legislative Agenda is hereby incorporated by reference as Attachment A.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a
day of , 2020.Regular Meeting thereof this
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
De’Sean Quinn, Council PresidentChristy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Filed with the City Clerk:__
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:______
Office of the City Attorney
Attachment A: City of Tukwila 2021 Legislative Agenda
CCALegislative Development\Legislative Agenda for2021 11-2-20
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NOTE: Shaded text reflects changes made after Finance Committee and
Community Safety & Services Committee meetings on 11/9/20.
ATTACHMENT A
DRAFT
City of Tukwila 2021 Legislative Agenda
Transportation & Infrastructure
Provide funding for critical local infrastructure, including the Allentown Bridge, which is
Structurally Deficient and Functionally Obsolete.
Create stable, reliable infrastructure assistance funding for cities to assist in repairing
roads, bridges and other public infrastructure that support economic development.
Housing & Human Services
Address the housing stability crisis by providing additional tools for rental assistance,
foreclosure/eviction prevention and capital construction of affordable housing.
We strongly encourage the state to adequately fund human services programs based
on need for the health of the safety net.
Advancing Equity
Develop and implement a racial equity toolkit for legislation, policies and programs to
advance racial equity in Washington.
Ensure affordable, high-quality broadband internet access is available to all
households and businesses to provide educational, entrepreneurial, business and
accessibility equity for all Washingtonians to access the internet.
Enact a financial inclusion law that will address the public safety and equal access
issues caused by bank de-risking.
Shared Revenue
Include local governments in any new statewide revenues to ensure the long-term
health of municipalities.
The State must continue its role as a partner with cities, including reinstating funding for
the Public Works Assistance Account and Community Economic Revitalization Board.
Ensure funding for Streamlined Sales Tax Mitigation payments brought back in the
2019 session remain funded and identify a longer-term funding strategy beyond the
2020/2021 biennium.
Revenue Reform
Allow cities the authority and flexibility to address the fact that growth in the cost of
services continue to outstrip revenues.
The state should amend the law that limits annual property tax growth to 1 percent and
work with cities to authorize additional funding flexibility and opportunities at the local
level.
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Preserve Lodging Tax Flexibility
Ensure the definition of “tourist” in Washington State remains flexible to allow
jurisdictions and Lodging Tax Advisory Committees to distribute lodging tax dollars in a
manner that best serves each individual community.
Preparing for Our Future
Enact policies to prepare to combat climate change, including adequately budgeting for
its effects and providing tools to cities to prepare and address the ramifications of flooding,
pollution and other key factors.
Continue to invest in workforce education and job training to ensure Washingtonians
have access to high-quality career and technical education opportunities.
Police Reform
Enact police reforms identified by the Association of Washington Cities:
o Develop a statewide standard for use of force that preserves the right of local
jurisdictions to enact more restrictive standards based on community input.
o Create a database to track officers who have been fired for misconduct and make it
accessible to departments in their recruitment and hiring processes.
o Expand grounds for decertification to include use of force violations.
o Require that officer misconduct investigations be completed, regardless of an officer’s
resignation.
o Establish a duty for all law enforcement officers to immediately intervene and report
misconduct or illegal activity by a fellow police officer.
o Require that all officers receive regular support for vicarious trauma and mental well-
being, including peer support, mental health counseling, and appropriate mental
health screenings. Officers involved in any fatal use of force must undergo a mental
health screening prior to returning to duty.
Education
Implement needs-based funding for allocation of social emotional student support
resources and expand funding for learning opportunities for summer school students.
Increase funding for homeless students and secondary ELL students.
Incorporate early learning for low income students as a part of Basic Education.
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Monday, November 16, 2020
Presented by David Foster
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Ballots are still being counted but there appears to be just one election, the 5th District Senate
seat, within the margins for an automatic recount. The election is certified by December 3.
Governor Inslee won a third term, Denny Heck will be the new Lt Governor and Mike Pellicciotti will
be the new State Treasurer. All other statewide incumbents won their election.
House of Representatives
57 Democrats
41 Republicans
Two seats flipped parties, 16 new members overall
11 th District:
Rep Zack Hudgins lost to David Hackney
Sen Bob Hasegawa has been elected Caucus Chair by the Senate Democrats
Senate
28 Democrats
21 Republicans
Two seats flipped parties, 4 new members overall
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2021 Legislative Session
105-day session begins January 11, 2021and runs through
April 25, 2021 assuming no special session
Two-year Budget Development
Operating
Capital
Transportation
Governor’s budget proposal released in December
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Session Structure
The House will start with a fully virtual format
It is possible that could change as the session moves forward
The Senate is going to begin with a hybrid format to allow some in-person meetings
A limited number of legislators and staff will be allowed in the legislative buildings but will be closed to the public
Committee meetings and floor action will use Zoom, electronic sign-in for testimony one hour in advance and TVW
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Budget Issues:
WA State is facing a $4.4 billion deficit* in the operating budget through the 2023 fiscal year
The transportation budget faces an approximately $600 million deficit* through the 2023 fiscal year
The capital Budget could be heavily utilized to help jump start the economy
* These numbers will likely change after the November revenue forecast is released
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In addition to the budgets, issue areas that are
likely to receive attention include:
Police Reform
Housing/Homelessness
Behavioral Health
Revenue – Capital Gains, High earner/Payroll
tax, Carbon
I-976 response (also part of the budget)
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City of Tukwila
City Council Finance Committee
Meeting Minutes
November 9, 2020 – 5:30 p.m. – Electronic Meeting due to COVID-19 Emergency
Councilmembers Present: Verna Seal, Chair; Kathy Hougardy, Zak Idan
Staff Present: Rachel Bianchi, Sherry Wright, Gail Labanara, Vicky Carlsen, Tony
Cullerton, Laurel Humphrey
Chair Seal called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I.BUSINESS AGENDA
A.Resolution: 2021 Legislative Agenda
Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution to adopt the 2021 Legislative Agenda.
Item(s) requiring follow-up
Add item relating to bank de-risking/financial inclusion
Committee Recommendation
Unanimous approval. Forward to November 16, 2020 Regular Meeting.
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City of Tukwila
City Council Community Services & Safety Committee
Meeting Minutes
November 9, 2020 – 5:30 p.m. – Electronic Meeting due to COVID-19 Emergency
Councilmembers Present: Kate Kruller, Chair; Thomas McLeod, Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson
Staff Present: David Cline, Rachel Bianchi, Vicky Carlsen, Jay Wittwer, Eric Drever
Chair Kruller called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I.BUSINESS AGENDA
A.2020 3rd Quarter Fire Department Report
Committee members and staff continued discussion of the report.
Item(s) requiring follow-up:
•Do more public messaging on response time data.
Committee Recommendation:
Discussion only.
B.Ordinances: Parks and Fire Impact Fees
Staff is seeking Council approval of ordinances to update park and fire impact fees to include
the annual inflation adjustments for 2020 and 2021.
Item(s) requiring follow-up:
•Provide data on what other South King County Committees charge.
Committee Recommendation:
Unanimous approval. Forward to November 23, 2020 Committee of the Whole.
C.Resolution: 2021 Legislative Agenda
Staff is seeking Council approval of the 2021 Legislative Agenda.
Item(s) requiring follow-up:
•Agree with Finance Committee addition on financial inclusion
•Move Equity section to third in the order
•Modify second bullet of Housing & Human Services: “We strongly encourage the state
to adequately fund human services programs based upon need for the health of the
safety net.”
•Move the Education section to 2nd page after Police Reform.
Committee Recommendation:
Unanimous approval. Forward to November 16, 2020 Regular Meeting.
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